Doctor Phillips, Orange County

CEDARS RESTAURANT

7732 W SANDLAKE RD, Doctor Phillips, FL 32819

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Jan 20, 2026
City
Doctor Phillips
County
Orange
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 7, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 6Basic: 8Total: 21

22-41-4

Detail 24285809

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine 0 ppm Warning

22-45-4

Detail 24285799

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Kitchen knife rinsed in prep sink not cleaned in 3 comp sink Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 24285794

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat pastry item in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 24285806

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in reach in cooler on cooks line Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24285805

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ghee at 75F for more than 4 hours per operator Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24285800

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ghee 75F fromt of expo line Warning

41-10-4

Detail 24285802

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals next to oil on cooks line Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24285807

Intermediate - Interior of food processor Lemon juicer Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24285792

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink next to cooks line and dish area Corrected On-Site Warning

22-38-5

Detail 24285789

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator purchased bottle of chlorine Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 24285793

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Had sink next to dish area Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 24285798

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 24285790

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing clear toxic substance not labeled. In bar area underneath hand wash sink Warning

40-06-5

Detail 24285797

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags and jacket on equipment in back area Corrected On-Site Warning

24-08-4

Detail 24285795

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Equipment for mixer near dish machine area Warning

24-07-4

Detail 24285808

Basic - In use equipment or utensils not properly stored. Stored on the floor on cooks line Corrected On-Site Warning

05-09-4

Detail 24285796

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In Salad station reach in cooler Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 24285791

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In women's restroom Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24285801

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in all reach in cooler soiled Warning

25-06-4

Detail 24285803

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service lids not inverted near salad station Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 24285804

Basic - Stored food not covered. Vegetables in walk in cooler not covered Warning

Jul 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

08B-56-4

Detail 23921428

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop,sale Water bottle in ice bin Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 23921426

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Water bottle in ice bin

22-02-4

Detail 23921422

Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on cooks line

22-20-5

Detail 23921424

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin at the bar Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23921425

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cooks line .

10-12-5

Detail 23921423

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Above ice machine Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 23921427

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Inside table top reach in cooler across from char broiler Corrected On-Site

Jan 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 14

14-86-1

Detail 23476222

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Over cut broccoli in walk-in cooler Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23476217

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Less than 3 hours. Operator placed in walk-in freezer. 45 minutes later kabob beef (47F - Cold Holding); 38F shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); 39F hummus (48F - Cold Holding); 32F butter (57F - Cold Holding); 39F yogurt (46F - Cold Holding); 38F shawarma (47F - Cold Holding); 33F mushrooms (46F - Cold Holding); 28F garlic in oil (46F - Cold Holding); 29F lettuce ambient (49F - Cooling); 42F

29-34-4

Detail 23476225

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink.

53A-03-7

Detail 23476224

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

22-02-4

Detail 23476223

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in bar area soiled Mixer soiled Espresso machine at bar area has debris build up. Soda nozzles at bar area soiled

01B-16-5

Detail 23476218

Intermediate - Torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Torn bags of rice on lower shelf of meat prep table.

29-28-4

Detail 23476213

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions no date marking

16-23-4

Detail 23476220

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

50-09-4

Detail 23476215

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-09-4

Detail 23476216

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at bar. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23476212

Basic - Equipment in poor repair reach in cooler on cookline missing interior door protection.

22-08-4

Detail 23476214

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris located at front counter

23-03-4

Detail 23476221

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach in coolers at bar soiled Exterior of ice bin soiled by mop sink Gaskets on cookline of reach in cooler soiled Walk-in cooler door gaskets

36-27-5

Detail 23476219

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust Behind meat prep area next to ice machine

Jul 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 7Basic: 6Total: 15

50-17-3

Detail 23018171

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-24 Admin Complaint

08A-20-5

Detail 23018172

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature - Raw ground beef skewer over raw muscle in tact on speed rack in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-03-5

Detail 23018174

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in cooler at bar

31A-09-4

Detail 23018162

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked with blender at the bar. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23018161

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by cooks line Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 23018173

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Some employees. Provided form.

31B-03-4

Detail 23018165

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by cooks line Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 23018166

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

02B-02-5

Detail 23018167

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with paper. Operator posted. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23018160

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board by cooks line Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23018170

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer by cooks line.

10-12-5

Detail 23018168

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On top of ice machine.

10-20-4

Detail 23018164

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven handle. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23018169

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Fan covers in walk in cooler -Gaskets on under counter grill

08B-17-4

Detail 23018163

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed veggies over washed broccoli in walk in. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Oct 25, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-32-5

Detail 22394879

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above back door next to dish machine - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 22394880

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22394878

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door for under-counter reach in cooler across from oven door. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 22394881

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in small reach-in freezer on cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: Time Extended

Oct 25, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 12

22-41-4

Detail 22394574

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 25ppm Warning

14-86-1

Detail 22394584

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cut broccoli had cleaning towel on top in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 22394576

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef mix over whole intact muscle lamb in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22394579

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cook washed mixing bowl and towel in hand sink by the cooks line. Chef educated Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 22394575

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing orange toxic substance not labeled by hand sink at the bar. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 22394578

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above back door next to dish machine

14-09-4

Detail 22394580

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cooks line

14-11-5

Detail 22394577

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door for under-counter reach in cooler across from oven door. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22394583

Basic - Ice buildup in small reach-in freezer on cooks line

10-07-4

Detail 22394582

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. By coffee station on bar area Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22394573

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on under counter reach in coolers on cooks line Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 22394581

Basic - Unwashed herbs stored with ready-to-eat food rice in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

Sep 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

31B-02-4

Detail 22253881

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At both sinks Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22253879

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator stated it was floor cleaner. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22253882

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Metal ice scoop in ice machine has crack beginning at handle.

36-27-5

Detail 22253880

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Next to prep table Corrected On-Site

May 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

50-17-3

Detail 22015231

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

31B-03-4

Detail 22015230

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink near dish machine Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22015233

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles containing sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 22015232

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. On cook line and over dish area

14-12-4

Detail 22015234

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Knife hanging on metal strip broken tip. Operator discarded. Corrective Action Taken

36-27-5

Detail 22015235

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Next to prep table .

Feb 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

08A-04-5

Detail 21784783

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef over unwashed produce in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: Time Extended

01B-02-5

Detail 21784785

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. rice (45F - Cooling) per operator from yesterday - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: Time Extended

03D-15-4

Detail 21784786

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Rice container filled to the top and covered - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 21784782

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board soiled. Soda Nozzle Soiled in bar. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: Time Extended

14-10-4

Detail 21784784

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Mixer rusting around outside - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 21784779

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor in walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21784787

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter soiled Shelves soiled walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: Time Extended

29-08-4

Detail 21784781

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. No cold water in hand wash sink in dish area. No cold water in 3 compartment sink spray nozzle - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 21784780

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple plastic bottles with liquid in kitchen not labeled - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: Time Extended

Dec 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 9Basic: 11Total: 26

03D-02-5

Detail 21617168

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Per operator from yesterday rice (45F - Cooling)

12A-13-4

Detail 21617154

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Server sorted soiled dish and then touched clean small ware without washing hands Corrected On-Site

14-15-4

Detail 21617153

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Bread stored in and touching a non food grade bag.

08A-04-5

Detail 21617173

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef over unwashed produce in walk in cooler.

01B-02-5

Detail 21617164

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. rice (45F - Cooling) per operator from yesterday

03A-02-5

Detail 21617171

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator from yesterday cut tomato (48F - Cold Holding)

02C-03-5

Detail 21617152

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk per operator more than 24 hours without date mark

03D-15-4

Detail 21617158

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Rice container filled to the top and covered

53A-03-7

Detail 21617174

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Charbel Saab

22-02-4

Detail 21617170

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board soiled. Soda Nozzle Soiled in bar.

31A-11-4

Detail 21617160

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container being filled with water. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21617172

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash in bar.

31B-05-4

Detail 21617169

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels in dish area.

53B-05-5

Detail 21617163

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

27-16-4

Detail 21617167

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Ladies room used by employee 87°f Mens room used by employee 92°f

50-09-4

Detail 21617155

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21617150

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored with food in kitchen Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21617159

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys stored on prep shelf next to from and over prep area Corrected On-Site

14-10-4

Detail 21617165

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Mixer rusting around outside

08B-38-4

Detail 21617162

Basic - Food stored on floor in walk in freezer.

10-12-5

Detail 21617156

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. In bar ice scoop stored on soiled bar counter. Corrected On-Site

36-62-4

Detail 21617166

Basic - Light not functioning in hood.

23-03-4

Detail 21617151

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter soiled Shelves soiled walk in cooler.

29-08-4

Detail 21617149

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. No cold water in hand wash sink in dish area. No cold water in 3 compartment sink spray nozzle

08B-17-4

Detail 21617157

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomato over ready to eat parsley

02D-01-5

Detail 21617161

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple plastic bottles with liquid in kitchen not labeled

May 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 11

22-41-4

Detail 21097843

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0 ppm. X 2. Manager found machine chemicals out. Corrected On-Site

50-17-2

Detail 21097836

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Your license expired on 4-1-2022 and is more than 30 days past due. Please remit promptly to avoid administrative actions.

31A-11-4

Detail 21097842

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. HWS at bar used as dump sink.

53B-14-5

Detail 21097840

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At least 4 certificates are expired.

27-16-4

Detail 21097834

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Advised employees to use handwash sink in handicapped stall that has hot water.

23-24-4

Detail 21097838

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood and hood filters moderately soiled.

13-07-4

Detail 21097844

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep employee with watch on.

36-73-4

Detail 21097841

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer with debris under shelf straight in from door.

31B-04-4

Detail 21097837

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Need to adjust sign at bar to remind employees to wash. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 21097839

Basic - Several Cutting boards have cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

29-20-5

Detail 21097835

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink near 3 bin sink.

Dec 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

08A-04-5

Detail 20742574

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw cut beef over unwashed onions in the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 20742577

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 20742579

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on the cooks line.

10-12-5

Detail 20742576

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. At the ice machine. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20742575

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the bar. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20742578

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the under counter reach in coolers under the grill soiled. Corrected On-Site